Locations/Centers

The Louisville Center specializes in applied research, the application of
prevention technology, educational technical assistance, program and system
design, evaluation, dissemination, and diffusion. Major areas of focus are
alcohol, tobacco, and drug use intervention evaluation, prevention technology
transfer, character education and civic engagement programs, school violence
prevention and student safety, education and health research, HIV/STD and
pregnancy prevention research, training outcome evaluation, organizational
development, decision-making and risk assessment, state and community
capacity-building research, and public safety. Scientists collaborate with
universities, federal, state and local community organizations and prevention
practitioners to most effectively and efficiently apply collective resources to
study, develop, test, disseminate, and diffuse innovative ideas, programs and
initiatives that enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities.
The Center promotes international research, knowledge dissemination, and
technology transfer within PIRE by engaging in cross-culture project work,
developing a worldwide network of research partners and support services, and
developing international funding sources and influential political contacts. As
a result of studies conducted in Peru, Brazil, Thailand, and Liberia, the Center
has developed international expertise, multi-national and native research
collaborators, and resources relating to cross-cultural and transnational
research issues. The Center has developed expertise in social policy
experimental design, selection of appropriate prevention programs and
methodology for international settings, development of instruments that are
culturally appropriate, and advanced multivariate analysis.